Personal information | |
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Born |
Lakeland, Florida |
December 25, 1984
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Kathleen (Lakeland, Florida) |
College | Florida (2003–2007) |
NBA draft | 2007 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall |
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | |
Playing career | 2007–2011 |
Position | Power forward / Center |
Career history | |
2007–2008 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
2008 | →Sioux Falls Skyforce |
2008–2010 | Tulsa 66ers |
2010 | Chicago Bulls |
2010–2011 | Liaoning Dinosaurs |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Chris Richard (born December 25, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player. Richard, a power forward, played college basketball for the University of Florida. He has a wingspan of 7'4½". His role was that of the sixth man that came off the bench for the Florida Gators national championship men's team during the 2006-07 season. He is a former Mr. Basketball in the state of Florida (2002) and scored 8 points to go along with 8 rebounds (5 offensive) in his final game of his college career. He was taken 1st overall in 2008 D-League Draft by the Tulsa 66ers.
In 2007-08, Richard played 52 games with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Richard signed with the Chicago Bulls during the 2009–10 season. He played 18 regular season games, and was waived on June 30, 2010.